Qatar Foundation’s BilAraby Annual Gathering 2026 receives over 1,600 applications from speakers and creators worldwide
Qatar Foundation’s BilAraby initiative has opened ticket sales for its 2026 Annual Gathering. The event will take place at Multaqa (Education City Student Center) in Doha from 19-20 September under the theme ‘With Our Ideas, We Build’.
With ticketing now open, the public can secure places at an event that fosters meaningful dialogue on issues shaping individuals and contemporary society, while celebrating Arabic as a living language of thought and creation – not merely a tool for expression.
The BilAraby Annual Gathering 2026 will offer a comprehensive program including main-stage talks featuring prominent voices, in-depth workshops and panel discussions, exhibitions, and a range of interactive spaces.
It reinforces the BilAraby initiative’s position as a global platform showcasing innovative solutions and forward-looking ideas from Arab speaking minds across diverse fields. These include technology and environmental sustainability, the renewal of educational discourse and community empowerment, and the development of digital tools that strengthen the Arabic language’s presence in today’s digital landscape.
Meanwhile, BilAraby has completed the evaluation and review stages for participation applications in its Annual Gathering 2026. This edition of the event has seen strong engagement, reflecting the impact of inspiring Arab ideas and their ability to drive change. Since its inception, BilAraby has received more than 1,600 applications from speakers representing diverse Arab communities worldwide.
The initial evaluation process has produced a preliminary shortlist of speakers for the BilAraby Annual Gathering 2026, comprising distinguished voices capable of translating bold ideas into practical, actionable solutions that advance development and human-centered progress. The selected topics span a broad spectrum of issues, including innovative and cultural initiatives that draw on heritage through a contemporary lens.
The geographic diversity of participants reflects the initiative’s inclusivity. Candidates represent 34 countries, including Qatar, Egypt, the UAE, and Jordan, with active participation from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Yemen, Bahrain, Iraq, Palestine, Oman, Libya, and Mauritania. BilAraby’s reach also extends to Arabic speakers in non-Arab countries, including the US, Malaysia, France, Portugal, Russia, Norway, Denmark, India, the Netherlands, Togo, Australia, Belgium, and Canada.
Behruz Khudoyberdiyev, UzA
